This is a Solar-powered Irrigation project with 32 irrigation pumps located in village area of Chuadanga & Meherpur districts.
The project has provided irrigation to 11,422 bighas of land and benefited 14,688 farmers.
The project has conducted 32 capacity-building sessions for various stakeholders, involving 1,266 participants.
The project has used high-quality equipment with technical specifications such as 305W solar panels, 15kW submersible pumps, and 98.3% efficient inverters.
OUR ROLE
The project is implemented by UDDIPAN, to contribute towards poverty alleviation and social development in Bangladesh.
The project is funded by IDCOL, a government-owned financial institution that promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency in Bangladesh.
The project aims to provide irrigation to smallholder farmers who lack access to reliable and affordable sources of water for agriculture.
PROJECT IMPACT
The project has increased the crop production and yield of the farmers, as well as their income and livelihood.
The project has reduced the drudgery and labor involved in traditional irrigation methods, especially for women.
The project has diversified the livelihood options of the farmers, who can now grow different crops throughout the year.
The project has made the farmers more resilient to climate change and water scarcity, as well as reducing their dependence on fossil fuels.
